Chinese Experts: Oil Rig Removal Not Linked to US Pressure

Chinese scholars say Beijing's removal of a controversial oil rig from the South China Sea is part of a long-term strategy. The United States, which says it does not take sides in the territorial dispute, welcomed the removal after calling Beijing's placement of the rig provocative. The vessel's removal was announced just one day after U.S. President Barack Obama talked by phone with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.  It also took place just days after senior U.S....

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